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Definite and Indefinite articles

Definite and Indefinite articles. In the following pictures, you can see the difference between a specific noun, a general noun, and a noun of which there is only one ( the universe ).  "Dear Brother, Do you ever think about the dog we had when we were children?".

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Definite and Indefinite articles

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  1. Definite and Indefinite articles

  2. In the following pictures, you can see the difference between a specific noun, a general noun, and a noun of which there is only one (the universe).  • "Dear Brother,Do you ever think about the dog we had when we were children?"

  3. In this situation, the reader does not know which dog the writer is referring to.  Therefore, the writer should use A, instead of THE. • "Dear Mr. Mayor,I have never met you, but I want to ask you for some advice. Should I buy a dog for my children?"

  4. In this situation, there is only ONE world, so the writer can use THE instead of A, and the reader will still know exactly which world he is talking about -- the ONLY world. • "Dear Mr. Mayor,I have never met you, but I want to tell you something. The world is a beautiful place to live."

  5. Use "a" or "an" with a singular count noun when you mean "one of many," "any," "in general." I like a good movie (one of many movies). • Use "the" with any noun when the meaning is specific. New York is the largest city in the United States. Have you heard the news (specific news)? • Don't Use "a," "an," or "the" with a non-count noun when you mean "any," "in general." We believe in love (in general). He gave me information (not specific).

  6. Names of Countries • Use "the" if the name of the country is plural or indicates a group (of states, islands, etc.) the United States the Phillipines • Don't Use "a," "an," or "the" Russia South Africa

  7. Names of Some Geographical AreasUse "the" the South Pole the West • Don't Use "a," "an," or "the" Western Europe • Names of Cities and StatesNon-specific Don't Use "a," "an," or "the" New York Washington • Exception: the District of

  8. Names of StreetsDon't Use "a," "an," or "the" Pennsylvania Avenue • Names of Oceans, Rivers, Seas, Deserts, Forests, Canals. Use a/an for non-specific an ocean a river a desert • Use "the" the Pacific Ocean the Mediteranean Sea

  9. Names of Monuments, Memorials, Parks, and National Shrines. a museum • Use "the" the Capitol / the White House • Names of Colleges, Universities, and Other SchoolsUse a/an for non-specific colleges or schools. a school a university • Use "the" if the title of the school has "of" or "for" in it. the University of Maryland the Maryland School for the Deaf

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